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Michigan's F-1 OPT job market spans automotive engineering, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and technology, with major hiring concentrated in Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids. The state's deep industry roots and large university network create steady demand for OPT-eligible candidates across both established employers and emerging companies.
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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
The Functional MRI Laboratory is dedicated to supporting research on the structures and functions of the brain that underlie cognitive and affective processes, and research on functional MRI and associated research tools. The Laboratory's mission is to maintain an environment that will enhance the excellence of research using fMRI and associated technologies by providing a well-equipped physical facility and appropriate intellectual support services for investigators.
This position is for a MRI technologist at the Functional MRI Laboratory, a research unit of the Medical School's Radiology Department. The lab is available to faculty across the university on a fee-for-service basis. Research studies at the lab have subject populations that include both pediatric and adult participants.
Why Join the Functional MRI Laboratory?
Come join our dynamic team of MRI technologists, faculty and staff as we work together to provide great customer service to research faculty across all campuses of the university. Research at the Functional MRI Laboratory is very diverse and includes studies on Alzheimer's, eating disorders, anxiety, OCD and chronic pain to name a few, with participant populations ranging from pediatric to adult.
Ann Arbor is a great place to live and work - it consistently gets high rankings in national polls: ranked as 2021's Best Places to Live (#2 Livability.com), 2021's Best College Towns & Cities in America (#1 WalletHub.com) and 2021 Cities with the Best Public Schools in America (#2 Niche.com).
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Operates a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Technical Director and Lead Technologist to build preventative maintenance time into the schedule and immediately notifying the Technical Director and Lead Technologist when equipment or peripherals indicate need for repairs. Also responsible to coordinate repairs with vendor personnel, to ensure repairs are completed in a timely manner.
- Provide assistance to graduate students and post-docs to set-up the MRI machine for their scans, navigate the computer interface, and scan phantoms.
- Ensure each subject scan is accompanied, without exception, by a voluntarily approved subject consent form and safety screening form and review these carefully to confirm that they are current and accurate for the study being performed. Also, accurately log each scan performed to ensure accurate billing and teach others to accurately log scans, including temporary staff and students.
- Understand the Laboratory's scanning policies, including logging procedures, billing procedures, how to submit a proposal, subject screening procedures, and consent form procedures and effectively communicate these policies to students and researchers seeking to use the Laboratory's scans resources.
- Perform diagnostic MRI procedures following established protocols, while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and confidentiality.
- Review patient histories and MRI safety questionnaires to confirm procedure suitability and compliance with HIPAA regulations. Position patients using age-appropriate hearing protection and immobilization, optimizing anatomical area visibility.
- Maintain MR safety standards for patients and staff.
- Select appropriate imaging coils and operate MR equipment, evaluating image quality and ensuring accurate documentation.
- Prepare and administer contrast media under Radiologist supervision, according to departmental guidelines.
- Provide clear instructions and support to patients, students, and health professionals.
- Demonstrate exceptional guest relations and uphold strict patient confidentiality.
- Maintain clean, well-stocked scan and control rooms, routinely restocking supplies and linen.
- Collaborate continuously with technologists, lead technologists, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Train new staff as needed and perform check-in or patient preparation duties to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Registered MRI Technologists by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) OR
- Enrolled in an MRI program, and eligible to complete the ARRT or ARMRIT MRI Registry. First registry attempt must be within 6 months from hire/transfer. 3 attempts must be completed within 18 months from hire/transfer.
- This classification requires Primary Source Verification.
Physical Requirements
This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.
Desired Qualifications
- Associate or bachelors degree preferred
- CPR/BLS Certified
- Three years of experience operating an MRI scanner
- Knowledgeable about the risks of MRI and the ability to effectively communicate these risks
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Personality that is thoughtful, caring, patient, and respectful of differences
- Experience scanning pediatric subjects
- Experience using a Linux operating system
- Experience working in a research setting or performing functional MRI
- Knowledge of University of Michigan human subjects research policies and procedures
- Experience using GE scanners and software
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Required: every other weekend coverage, and minimum of 30 hours per week (flexible schedule).
Work Locations
Bonisteel Interdisciplinary Research Building (BIRB)
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
280616
Working Title
MRI Technologist- Research
Job Title
MRI Technologist
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
Functional MRI Lab (fMRI)
Posting Begin/End Date
7/30/2026 - 8/06/2026
Salary
$78,478.40 - $113,921.60
Career Interest
Patient Care Services
Radiology
Research
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
The Functional MRI Laboratory is dedicated to supporting research on the structures and functions of the brain that underlie cognitive and affective processes, and research on functional MRI and associated research tools. The Laboratory's mission is to maintain an environment that will enhance the excellence of research using fMRI and associated technologies by providing a well-equipped physical facility and appropriate intellectual support services for investigators.
This position is for a MRI technologist at the Functional MRI Laboratory, a research unit of the Medical School's Radiology Department. The lab is available to faculty across the university on a fee-for-service basis. Research studies at the lab have subject populations that include both pediatric and adult participants.
Why Join the Functional MRI Laboratory?
Come join our dynamic team of MRI technologists, faculty and staff as we work together to provide great customer service to research faculty across all campuses of the university. Research at the Functional MRI Laboratory is very diverse and includes studies on Alzheimer's, eating disorders, anxiety, OCD and chronic pain to name a few, with participant populations ranging from pediatric to adult.
Ann Arbor is a great place to live and work - it consistently gets high rankings in national polls: ranked as 2021's Best Places to Live (#2 Livability.com), 2021's Best College Towns & Cities in America (#1 WalletHub.com) and 2021 Cities with the Best Public Schools in America (#2 Niche.com).
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Operates a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Technical Director and Lead Technologist to build preventative maintenance time into the schedule and immediately notifying the Technical Director and Lead Technologist when equipment or peripherals indicate need for repairs. Also responsible to coordinate repairs with vendor personnel, to ensure repairs are completed in a timely manner.
- Provide assistance to graduate students and post-docs to set-up the MRI machine for their scans, navigate the computer interface, and scan phantoms.
- Ensure each subject scan is accompanied, without exception, by a voluntarily approved subject consent form and safety screening form and review these carefully to confirm that they are current and accurate for the study being performed. Also, accurately log each scan performed to ensure accurate billing and teach others to accurately log scans, including temporary staff and students.
- Understand the Laboratory's scanning policies, including logging procedures, billing procedures, how to submit a proposal, subject screening procedures, and consent form procedures and effectively communicate these policies to students and researchers seeking to use the Laboratory's scans resources.
- Perform diagnostic MRI procedures following established protocols, while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and confidentiality.
- Review patient histories and MRI safety questionnaires to confirm procedure suitability and compliance with HIPAA regulations. Position patients using age-appropriate hearing protection and immobilization, optimizing anatomical area visibility.
- Maintain MR safety standards for patients and staff.
- Select appropriate imaging coils and operate MR equipment, evaluating image quality and ensuring accurate documentation.
- Prepare and administer contrast media under Radiologist supervision, according to departmental guidelines.
- Provide clear instructions and support to patients, students, and health professionals.
- Demonstrate exceptional guest relations and uphold strict patient confidentiality.
- Maintain clean, well-stocked scan and control rooms, routinely restocking supplies and linen.
- Collaborate continuously with technologists, lead technologists, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Train new staff as needed and perform check-in or patient preparation duties to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Registered MRI Technologists by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) OR
- Enrolled in an MRI program, and eligible to complete the ARRT or ARMRIT MRI Registry. First registry attempt must be within 6 months from hire/transfer. 3 attempts must be completed within 18 months from hire/transfer.
- This classification requires Primary Source Verification.
Physical Requirements
This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.
Desired Qualifications
- Associate or bachelors degree preferred
- CPR/BLS Certified
- Three years of experience operating an MRI scanner
- Knowledgeable about the risks of MRI and the ability to effectively communicate these risks
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Personality that is thoughtful, caring, patient, and respectful of differences
- Experience scanning pediatric subjects
- Experience using a Linux operating system
- Experience working in a research setting or performing functional MRI
- Knowledge of University of Michigan human subjects research policies and procedures
- Experience using GE scanners and software
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Required: every other weekend coverage, and minimum of 30 hours per week (flexible schedule).
Work Locations
Bonisteel Interdisciplinary Research Building (BIRB)
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
280616
Working Title
MRI Technologist- Research
Job Title
MRI Technologist
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
Functional MRI Lab (fMRI)
Posting Begin/End Date
7/30/2026 - 8/06/2026
Salary
$78,478.40 - $113,921.60
Career Interest
Patient Care Services
Radiology
Research
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Tips for Finding OPT Jobs in Michigan
Target Michigan's automotive and mobility ecosystem
Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis anchor a dense supplier and engineering network across Southeast Michigan. Companies throughout this ecosystem regularly hire OPT-eligible engineers, data analysts, and supply chain specialists, making it one of the most active sponsorship corridors in the state.
Leverage your university's employer partnerships
Universities like University of Michigan, Michigan State, and Wayne State have established recruiting relationships with local employers experienced in OPT paperwork. Career centers often maintain lists of companies that have successfully hired international students before.
Prioritize employers with a history of OPT hires
Not every Michigan employer understands OPT work authorization. Focus your search on companies that have sponsored international students previously. Migrate Mate filters jobs by visa type, making it easier to find F-1 OPT-friendly listings in Michigan specifically.
Look beyond Detroit to Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids
Ann Arbor's tech and life sciences sector and Grand Rapids' growing healthcare and manufacturing base both offer strong OPT sponsorship opportunities. Limiting your search to Detroit means missing employers in these markets who actively recruit international graduates.
Apply early in your OPT authorization window
Michigan employers, especially in manufacturing and engineering, run structured hiring cycles. Applying several months before your OPT start date gives employers time to verify your work authorization timeline and reduces friction during onboarding and HR processing.
Search by industry, not just job title
Michigan's sponsorship activity is concentrated in specific sectors. Browsing Migrate Mate by industry, such as automotive, healthcare, or engineering, surfaces Michigan employers actively hiring OPT candidates, rather than wading through listings where sponsorship eligibility is unclear.
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Which industries in Michigan sponsor the most F-1 OPT visas?
Automotive and advanced manufacturing lead F-1 OPT sponsorship activity in Michigan, driven by the concentration of major automakers and their suppliers across Southeast Michigan. Healthcare and life sciences are also significant, particularly in the Detroit metro and Ann Arbor areas. Technology, engineering services, and financial services round out the most active sponsoring sectors statewide.
Which cities in Michigan have the most F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Detroit and its surrounding suburbs, including Dearborn, Auburn Hills, and Troy, account for the largest share of F-1 OPT sponsorship activity due to the automotive industry's presence. Ann Arbor is a strong second, with tech companies, research institutions, and healthcare employers actively hiring OPT candidates. Grand Rapids is growing, particularly in healthcare and manufacturing.
What types of roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Michigan?
Roles that qualify for F-1 OPT in Michigan are generally those directly related to a student's field of study. In practice, this includes software engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, data analysis, supply chain management, financial analysis, and clinical research roles. Michigan's STEM-heavy economy means many positions also qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.
How do I find F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters job listings by visa type, including F-1 OPT, so you're not sorting through roles where sponsorship isn't available. Beyond that, Michigan's large public universities maintain employer databases focused on international student hiring, and attending industry recruiting events in Detroit and Ann Arbor connects you directly with OPT-experienced employers.
Are there any Michigan-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Michigan's OPT job market is closely tied to cyclical industries like automotive and manufacturing, so hiring activity can shift with industry conditions. Many employers in Southeast Michigan are familiar with OPT work authorization given the region's history of recruiting from nearby engineering programs. STEM OPT extension eligibility is worth confirming early, as many Michigan roles in engineering, technology, and life sciences qualify.